how do i protect my droid from water?

Other than golden shellback coating then no theres no way. every case will still let water in.

My friend who works near water puts his in a plastic sandwich bag or uses plastic wrap, cant remember which. Kinda ghetto but its an expensive mistake to make

 

otterbox maybe? not sure what they've got available

 

There's a couple options.

ElementCase - Sick looking tank of a case that is waterproof and allows touch screen use. If I had the need and the money for one this would be my choice. Expensive though.

ElementCASE

AquaBags - Cheaper bag-type option. Also allows touch screen use. I would prob go with this because of the price. (Theres a couple other companys that make similar bags, you may want to do a search to see if there is price/quality differences.)

Waterproof Phone and GPS cases

 

If I think there will be an issue (canoe trip or something) I usually put my phone in a ziplok bag, then put that bag in another ziplok bag.

It limits function, but maintains dryness.

 

In terms of which is better, I dont know, I havent used either. Like I said before though, the price difference would be enough for me to try out the Bags first. In terms of size the ElementCase is really big, I doubt it would fit in your pocket. But if your phone is going to constantly be in harms way everyday you may wanna consider the ElementCase.

 

www.ziploc.com

 

You would think that ziploc type bags would do the trick but they dont allow you to utilize the touch screen while your phone is in the bag. The other more expensive aqua-bag types offer full touch screen use.

 

A lot of our customers ask about water prevention. Honestly, unless you want to buy the expensive tank size cases, there is no other way. Unless of course you get those plastic bags which would be the least inexpensive way to go. We always recommend our customers to carry their phones in a purse or a backpack because you wont be able to really put those tank size cases in your pocket anyways.